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Eastchester to replace Y after‑school care with Right at School starting Sept. 1
Summary
The district will transition before/after‑school care at three elementary schools from the Y to Right at School on Sept. 1, citing more structured programming, staff training, discounts for staff and siblings, and a drop‑in option; parents raised questions at a forum.
The Board of Education voted to move forward with a contract transition to Right at School for before and after‑school care at Ann Hutch, Greenvale and Waverly beginning Sept. 1, the superintendent said.
District leaders described the change as the result of a multi‑week review with building leaders and a parent forum. Dr. Meyer explained the district selected Right at School after site visits and meetings; the provider will be the first Right at School site in Westchester but operates nationally. Administrators said the program offers structured curricula, higher staff training and competitive pricing, including sibling discounts and a 50% staff discount intended to support retention.
Dr. Meyer said Right at School committed to minimizing wait lists and to exploring drop‑in care, half‑day coverage and vacation programming. The district said it will pursue licensing of spaces within buildings and that administrators and principals will continue outreach to families during the summer to address concerns and logistics.
Board members asked about potential impacts on after‑school clubs and how the program would integrate with existing extracurricular schedules; administrators said they do not anticipate major conflicts and that the drop‑in option should increase flexibility.
The district did not provide contract terms, pricing schedules or the final vendor agreement at the meeting; those details will be finalized over the summer as licensing and logistics are completed.
